An Educational Safari With education as one of its
main emphases, Tiger Safari off ers programs like summer camps and fi eld trips for students. T ese programs off er many opportunities for children to interact with the exotic animals. “T e kids love petting and feeding
the animals,” Meadows said. “T e feedings create an opportunity for us at Tiger Safari to teach the kids more about the animals and their unique behaviors.” During the summer camps, kids
learn about the animals from the perspective of their care-takers. Hands-on experiences, classroom discussions, craſt s and games lead to memorable times at the park. “Kids who love animals will love
our summer camps and fi eld trips,” Meadows said. “T ey are geared for kids who are excited to learn what it takes to care for the animals.” Also available as an education tool
is Zoo to You, a traveling program for birthday parties, schools, community centers, senior centers, day care centers and churches. “T e Zoo to You program’s
goal is to increase awareness of the animal kingdom and encourage participants to be environmentally conscious,” Meadows said. “T e program can be modifi ed for specifi ed age groups and is suitable for children and adults.” Visit www.
TigerSafari.us for more information regarding the Zoo to You and other educational programs.
Meet the Baby Snow Tiger A litter of tigers born in the spring
brought a rare occurrence—a snow tiger. “At the time he was born, he was
one of only 25 baby snow tigers in the world,” Meadows said. “T is little guy has attracted a lot of visitors to the park this summer.” In fact, during my visit to the
park alongside Sumyr Moffi tt, member services intern, and Stan Ledgerwood, manager of business and member services, Meadows let us each hold the baby tiger. “He was so little and fl uff y,” Moffi tt
said. “What other chance are you ever going to have to hold a baby snow tiger?”
Expansion in the Works Tiger Safari, which sets on 45
acres, still has a lot of room to grow, according to Meadows. His future plans include a large encounter pool where visitors will be able to swim with otters. “We are also planning on
installing a zip line,” Meadows said. “It will go over the pool and the island where the monkeys are housed.”
A new reptile center is already
under construction and renovations to the educational centers are taking place, as well. Visitors will soon be able to walk through several climate- controlled buildings as they observe and interact with the many animals at the park. “We have a newly-remodeled
banquet hall where we have hosted several weddings, company events, parties and family functions,” Meadows said. “It’s an exciting time at Tiger Safari.”
Meadows, also a fi refi ghter at the
Tuttle Fire Department, has operated the non-profi t zoological park for almost 30 years. He has cared for and nurtured most of the animals since birth—even bottle-fed them. His love for animals fuels his dreams of expanding the park and has attributed to the long-time success of his zoological venture. “T ese animals are like my
children,” said Meadows. “I have raised many of them myself. T ey’re all magnifi cent and unique in their own ways, and I love educating people about them.” For more information on hours
and pricing, visit www.TigerSafari. us or call 405-414- 9365. Don’t forget to take your Co-op Connections card when you go. Call 321-2024 to
request a new Card or download the free Co-op Connections mobile app. Contact Tory
Above: Meadows demonstrates future otter encounters at Tiger Safari
Tedder-Loffl and at 217-6726 if you would like to sign up your business as a Co-op Connections partner.
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